We have listened to your tape but unfortunately you still need a great deal of practice. The main problem is your diction, particularly with the pronunciation of the letter ‘R’.

— 702’s rejection letter to Mark Pilgrim

I’m white trailer trash. In England, I literally grew up in a trailer. But I have all my teeth. But it still disturbs my wife when I say ‘you can get the box wine’. My wife’s a Sandton Kugel, she doesn’t like that.

— Mark Pilgrim

I don’t need to earn millions. I just want to provide for my family… All I want on my tombstone is, ‘The best dad ever’.